Homework
1. Finish the question sheet. It is due Wednesday.
2. Read "Mr. Z. M." p. 133. Answer Thinking about the Text questions 1, 2, 3, 7
3. Read"The myth of the Latin Woman" p. 172. Answer the Thining About the Text questions 1`, 2, 3, 4
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Homework for February 25, 2011
Read the following articles:
"An Identity Reduced to a Burka" by Semeen Issa and Laila Al-Marayati p. 124
"Hidden in Plain Sight" by Zaiba Malik p. 129
For both articles, answer the questions under "Thinking about the Text"
"An Identity Reduced to a Burka" by Semeen Issa and Laila Al-Marayati p. 124
"Hidden in Plain Sight" by Zaiba Malik p. 129
For both articles, answer the questions under "Thinking about the Text"
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Wednesday
Class Work
1. Submit essays - the final copy goes on top.
2. Let's take a look at DoubleSpeak.
3. Preview of coming attractions . . . Living Between Worlds
Homework
1. Read "Terra Firma - A Journey from Migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery" by Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa. Please answers questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 under Thinking About the Text on P. 119.
2. Read "Race is a Four-Letter Word" by Teja Arboleda. Please answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on pp. 123-124 under Thinking About the Text.
Be ready to discuss.
1. Submit essays - the final copy goes on top.
2. Let's take a look at DoubleSpeak.
3. Preview of coming attractions . . . Living Between Worlds
Homework
1. Read "Terra Firma - A Journey from Migrant Farm Labor to Neurosurgery" by Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa. Please answers questions 1, 2, 3, and 4 under Thinking About the Text on P. 119.
2. Read "Race is a Four-Letter Word" by Teja Arboleda. Please answer questions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 on pp. 123-124 under Thinking About the Text.
Be ready to discuss.
Friday, February 18, 2011
February 18, 2011
Class Work
1. More persuasive techniques :
a. Band wagon
b. penny pincher
c. plain folks
d. one-of-a-kind
e. humor
f. star struck
g. plain folks
h. down home
i. perfect place
j. youth appeal
k. health appeal
l. patriotic appeal
m. guilt trip
n. numbers game
o. glamour
p. etc.
http://www.foothilltech.org/rgeib/english/media_literacy/advertising_techniques.htm
http://adage.com/century/slogans.html (Top 10 slogans)
2. We will look at magazine ads. Consider the demographics. Identify the target audience. How can you tell? What techniques are used? In your opinion, is the ad effective? Explain.
3. For homework, you were to compare two web sites for similar products. (Class discussion)
Homework
1. Finish your comparison/contrast essay. Submit it Wednesday.
2. Read this article: http://mrsilvasenglishinfocenter.pbworks.com/f/Doublespeak_Lutz.pdf Be ready to discuss on Wednesday.
3. Enjoy your holiday! There is no school on Monday.
1. More persuasive techniques :
a. Band wagon
b. penny pincher
c. plain folks
d. one-of-a-kind
e. humor
f. star struck
g. plain folks
h. down home
i. perfect place
j. youth appeal
k. health appeal
l. patriotic appeal
m. guilt trip
n. numbers game
o. glamour
p. etc.
http://www.foothilltech.org/rgeib/english/media_literacy/advertising_techniques.htm
http://adage.com/century/slogans.html (Top 10 slogans)
2. We will look at magazine ads. Consider the demographics. Identify the target audience. How can you tell? What techniques are used? In your opinion, is the ad effective? Explain.
3. For homework, you were to compare two web sites for similar products. (Class discussion)
Homework
1. Finish your comparison/contrast essay. Submit it Wednesday.
2. Read this article: http://mrsilvasenglishinfocenter.pbworks.com/f/Doublespeak_Lutz.pdf Be ready to discuss on Wednesday.
3. Enjoy your holiday! There is no school on Monday.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Class Work
1. Peer Editing Activity - Is your paper organized?
2. Let's look at one more essay - "Malls vs. Small Shops" http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm
3. Take a look at the techniques advertisements use to try to convince you to part with your money! (Magazine activity)http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/3561.html
Homework
1. Finish your essay. You may submit it Friday or Wednesday - your choice.
2. Take a look at the web sites for two companies. What advertising techniques are used? Which site is more effective? Explain why.
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday - celebrate the Presidents!
1. Peer Editing Activity - Is your paper organized?
2. Let's look at one more essay - "Malls vs. Small Shops" http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm
3. Take a look at the techniques advertisements use to try to convince you to part with your money! (Magazine activity)http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/3561.html
Homework
1. Finish your essay. You may submit it Friday or Wednesday - your choice.
2. Take a look at the web sites for two companies. What advertising techniques are used? Which site is more effective? Explain why.
Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Monday - celebrate the Presidents!
Monday, February 14, 2011
February 14, 2011 - Monday
Class Work
1. What topic did you select? What two items are you comparing? What organizational pattern are you using? (Share charts and topics)
2. What "research" have you conducted? What do the experts say about your items?
3. Which one you you prefer? How will you convince the readers that one is clearly the better of the two, if one is.
4. Let's look at one more essay - "Malls vs. Small Shops" http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm
5. Take a look at the techniques advertisements use to try to convince you to part with your money! (Magazine activity)
http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/3561.html
Homework
Conduct additional research to support your ideas. Add the cites to your Works Cited page.
Write your draft. Bring a paper copy to class on Wednesday for a peer editing activity. Concentrate on your organization. Be faithful to ONE pattern of organization.
1. What topic did you select? What two items are you comparing? What organizational pattern are you using? (Share charts and topics)
2. What "research" have you conducted? What do the experts say about your items?
3. Which one you you prefer? How will you convince the readers that one is clearly the better of the two, if one is.
4. Let's look at one more essay - "Malls vs. Small Shops" http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm
5. Take a look at the techniques advertisements use to try to convince you to part with your money! (Magazine activity)
http://www.superbowl-commercials.org/3561.html
Homework
Conduct additional research to support your ideas. Add the cites to your Works Cited page.
Write your draft. Bring a paper copy to class on Wednesday for a peer editing activity. Concentrate on your organization. Be faithful to ONE pattern of organization.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Comparison/Contrast Essay -
Sample Essays:
"Malls vs. Small Shops"
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm
"Neat People vs. Sloppy People" (Handout)
How to organize for writing - (Notetaking)
Homework
1. Select your topic - what two items will you compare and contrast? Bring it to class on Monday.
2. Create a chart using one of the two methods of organization. Fill it in.
3. Conduct research on both of your topics. What do the experts say?
4, Start your Works Cited page. I suggest EasyBib!
Sample Essays:
"Malls vs. Small Shops"
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/comparison.htm
"Neat People vs. Sloppy People" (Handout)
How to organize for writing - (Notetaking)
Homework
1. Select your topic - what two items will you compare and contrast? Bring it to class on Monday.
2. Create a chart using one of the two methods of organization. Fill it in.
3. Conduct research on both of your topics. What do the experts say?
4, Start your Works Cited page. I suggest EasyBib!
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